December 27, 2004 | 6:20 PM PST
by: Nate Gleaves
Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green
Published by Nintendo
Developed by Nintendo
Released September 7, 2004
Why we chose it: 2004 was not necessarily the biggest year in RPG's for the GBA. Nevertheless, Nintendo's Pokémon series continues to shine through. Pokémon: Fire Red and Leaf Green are remakes of the original Red and Blue that were released here in the states. With only revamped graphics and music, Nintendo could have still made this a hit. However, they took the time to add new features, as well as add a new wireless multiplayer capability which was included as a pack-in with the game. Nintendo offered maximum bang for the buck with this package, as well as offer a 100+ hour game. Unless of course I am the only one that can play Pokémon for over 100 hours...
Runner-up: Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
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GCA's Best of 2004 Categories
Best Action Game
Best Adventure Game
Best Multiplayer Game
Best Racer
Best RPG
Best Sports Game
Best Humor In a Game
Most Disappointing
Most Overlooked
Best Graphics
Best Audio
Game We Wish Released This Year
Best Surprise of 2004
Game of the Year 2004
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Published by Nintendo
Developed by Nintendo
Released September 7, 2004
Why we chose it: 2004 was not necessarily the biggest year in RPG's for the GBA. Nevertheless, Nintendo's Pokémon series continues to shine through. Pokémon: Fire Red and Leaf Green are remakes of the original Red and Blue that were released here in the states. With only revamped graphics and music, Nintendo could have still made this a hit. However, they took the time to add new features, as well as add a new wireless multiplayer capability which was included as a pack-in with the game. Nintendo offered maximum bang for the buck with this package, as well as offer a 100+ hour game. Unless of course I am the only one that can play Pokémon for over 100 hours...
Runner-up: Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
GCA's Best of 2004 Categories
Best Action Game
Best Adventure Game
Best Multiplayer Game
Best Racer
Best RPG
Best Sports Game
Best Humor In a Game
Most Disappointing
Most Overlooked
Best Graphics
Best Audio
Game We Wish Released This Year
Best Surprise of 2004
Game of the Year 2004
